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3 weeks 5 days ago #300501 by UC:
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Good Morning,
In line with so many others, my DLA ‘Indefinite’ award became redundant with the transition to PIP.
My current PIP award extends to May of this year and I receive enhanced rates for both components.
My PIP Review formally commenced in September 2024, upon receipt of my completed Review Form.
I have just received yet another text message from DWP to advise that they will be progressing my review as soon as they can and that I will continue to receive PIP until my review is complete.
Unfortunately, my Blue Badge expires in May and I was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and could advise how to proceed with a possible renewal of my Blue Badge?
Where I live, the processing period for Blue Badge renewal is 12 weeks!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
In line with so many others, my DLA ‘Indefinite’ award became redundant with the transition to PIP.
My current PIP award extends to May of this year and I receive enhanced rates for both components.
My PIP Review formally commenced in September 2024, upon receipt of my completed Review Form.
I have just received yet another text message from DWP to advise that they will be progressing my review as soon as they can and that I will continue to receive PIP until my review is complete.
Unfortunately, my Blue Badge expires in May and I was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and could advise how to proceed with a possible renewal of my Blue Badge?
Where I live, the processing period for Blue Badge renewal is 12 weeks!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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3 weeks 5 days ago #300527 by BIS
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Hi UC:
I understand your frustration - unfortunately, 12 weeks for blue badge renewal is standard across the country. The DWP used to be willing to send out a letter to say that a claimant's award had been extended, but they have stopped doing that now. A couple of members have applied for their Blue Badge directly with their local council and got it that way. - so they didn't have weeks without one. I'm afraid I don't have any other suggestion - let's hope someone else does.
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I understand your frustration - unfortunately, 12 weeks for blue badge renewal is standard across the country. The DWP used to be willing to send out a letter to say that a claimant's award had been extended, but they have stopped doing that now. A couple of members have applied for their Blue Badge directly with their local council and got it that way. - so they didn't have weeks without one. I'm afraid I don't have any other suggestion - let's hope someone else does.
BIS
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3 weeks 4 days ago #300589 by UC:
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Quick update!
I had a telephone with my local Council about the best way moving forward.
She could not have been more helpful and supportive, pledging how determined the Council would be in to ensure that I am not without my Blue Badge due to DWP backlog of PIP reviews!
There are some decent Departments!
I had a telephone with my local Council about the best way moving forward.
She could not have been more helpful and supportive, pledging how determined the Council would be in to ensure that I am not without my Blue Badge due to DWP backlog of PIP reviews!
There are some decent Departments!
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